PRESS RELEASE: everis Hires Ogilvy/Washington for Introduction to US Marketplace

Campaign will highlight company success and its unique business model WASHINGTON, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington, D.C. office of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy), an integrated global communications firm, announced today that it has been awarded a contract from everis. Ogilvy/Washington is tasked with aiding the introduction of the permanent presence of the highly successful European-based company into the United States. "everis and Ogilvy/Washington share an entrepreneurial mindset and an emphasis on strong people-oriented cultures," said Robert Mathias, managing director of Ogilvy/Washington. "We are thrilled to help tell the everis story to the US marketplace." everis is a multinational IT consulting firm recognized for its unique approach to client service. everis works with clients in banking, insurance, public sector, telecom, and utilities to solve their biggest IT challenges and convert knowledge and technology into tools to substantially improve each organization's performance. The company was founded in Spain in 1996 and has grown steadily around the globe. Today, the company has grown to over $500M USD. everis' US base will be in Reston, Va., servicing clients primarily in healthcare, banking, telecommunications, utilities and the public sector. "Although we've been working for US customers for a few years, we are beginning a new chapter in everis' history -- launching a permanent domestic presence in the US that builds upon our current on-site customer support for clients in the US," said Ruben Creus, Managing Partner and Corporate President at everis. "We are eager to begin our partnership with Ogilvy/Washington to let our potential clients know that we have formally arrived and are open for business in the US." About Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR) is a global, multi-disciplinary communications leader operating in more than 70 markets. Named Large Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and PRNews, Ogilvy PR blends proven PR methodologies with cutting edge digital innovations to craft strategic programs that give clients winning and measurable results. In its 29th year, Ogilvy PR provides strategic public relations counsel to a variety of clients across its social marketing, public affairs, healthcare, consumer marketing, 360-degree digital influence, corporate and technology practices. Through its subsidiary, Feinstein Kean Healthcare, the agency also offers additional experience in the cancer field, as well as specialized expertise in molecular medicine, advanced biomedical research, leading life science and healthcare technologies and treatments. Ogilvy PR is part of the WPP plc, one of the world's largest communications services organizations (NASDAQ: WPPGY, www.wpp.com). For more information, visit our Web site at www.ogilvypr.com. SOURCE Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide /CONTACT: Ellen Birek of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, +1-202-729-4231, ellen.birek@ogilvypr.com /Web site: http://www.ogilvypr.com Order free Annual Report for WPP Group plc, ADR Visit http://djnewswires.ar.wilink.com/?link=WPPGY or call 1-888-301-0513 Order free Annual Report for WPP Group PLC Visit http://djnweurope.ar.wilink.com/?ticker=JE00B3DMTY01 or call +44 (0)208 391 6028 (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 12, 2010 10:14 ET (14:14 GMT)